Chief II Day Custodian Keene ES

JobID: 33638

Position Type:

Facilities/Custodian

Date Posted:

10/27/2025

Location:

Keene (William B.) Elementary School

Date Available:

TBD

Closing Date:

11/06/2025

District:

Christina School District

Job ID: 33638

POSITION: CHIEF II DAY CUSTODIAN LOCATION: KEENE ES

HOURS: 6:30 am — 2:30 pm

CLOSING DATE: November 6, 2025

BASIC FUNCTION: Provide leadership, as directed by building principal, in providing for optimum custodial services in the building, including direction of the custodial staff and a share of custodial duties. The nature of this position is that of a working supervisor. Hours of work may be varied on day shift depending on availability and competency of custodian/fireman in the building. (Transition on a phased-in basis).

RELATIONSHIP: The Chief Custodian II shall have direct authority over all other custodians in his/her school. The Chief Custodian II is directly responsible to the Supervisor of Maintenance/Operations or the building principal or his/her designee.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical ability to perform below duties

• Neat and clean appearance

• Able to get along with adults and students

• Good moral character, honest, dependable, and courteous

• Able to follow instructions and must have quality of inquiring before taking action on items with which one is not familiar

• Ability to read basic operating instructions, write reports and maintain written records

• Ability to operate and maintain low pressure steam boilers and oil fired boilers

• Must hold a chief custodian certificate (120 hours), or must hold a custodian-fireman certificate (90 hours) and be in the process of obtaining the chief custodian certificate (120 hours) within the current fiscal year.

• Prefer four (4) years of successful experience as a custodian and/or custodian/fireman

• Must be able to stand and work continuously for a minimum of 4 hours per work day.

• Minimum lifting requirements- 50 pounds (with assistance).

• Must be able to use arms and hands without restrictions to accommodate the physical, mobility and ambulatory needs of students.

STARTING DATE: To Be Determined

SALARY: Commensurate with appropriate salary schedule.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Interested internal maintenance applicants must submit an online application by November 6, 2025. External applications must submit an online application, resume, cover letter and three letters of recommendation. Previous submissions will not automatically flow to this posting. In order to be considered for this position, you must apply specifically for the Job ID listed for this position.

**Internal applicants must review their email/phone messages for job offers. When the applicant is offered the position, the applicant will have 72 hours to respond to Human Resources with their decision. If after 72 hours an answer has not been received by Human Resources, the next candidate will be offered the position.**

CHRISTINA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Human Resources Office

1899 South College Avnue

Newark, Delaware 19702

PH: 302/ FX: 302/

Website:

CHRISTINAK12.ORGThe Christina School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other categories protected by federal, state, or local law. Inquiries regarding compliance with the above may be directed to the Title IX/Section 504 Coordinator, Christina School District, 1899 South College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702; Telephone:

DUTIES:

• Supervises and participates in the general cleaning of the school building. Requests and oversees maintenance needs of the building.

• Assists the building principal in the selection, assignment, and scheduling of the custodian staff.

• Directs the training and orientation of members of the custodial staff.

• Maintains the electrical, plumbing, and heating equipment in the school plan in good operating condition.

• Maintains grounds, lawns, and play equipment in safe and attractive condition.

• Assists in snow removal.

• Checks all fire and safety equipment in the school and reports all violations to the supervisor or principal.

• Establishes and supervises proper maintenance of vehicles or gasoline-powered equipment used within the building site.

• Checks school building as required on weekends and holidays as directed to observe proper operation of mechanical equipment and security of the building.

• Requisitions and receives supplies and equipment and maintains necessary inventories.

• Performs minor maintenance tasks as outlined in the position guide for custodian.

• Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building.

• Other related duties as assigned including, but not limited to, chief storekeeper

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of a person in this position.